Nets fall to Cavaliers 125-121 despite strong comeback effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-121 on Saturday, starting the season 0-2. Brooklyn trailed by as many as 22 points but generated a late surge, driven by Michael Porter Jr.'s 28 points. Julius Randle contributed 23 points, though the Nets struggled defensively against Donovan Mitchell and others. The team's inconsistent effort in the first half proved costly as they allowed a 14-point deficit over the two quarters, making it difficult to recover despite a more competitive second half.
- •Nets drop to 0-2 after loss to Cavaliers.
- •Michael Porter Jr. leads with 28 points.
- •Julius Randle adds 23 points in the defeat.
- •Nets allowed a 14-point deficit over two quarters.
- •Defensive struggles against Mitchell and Cavaliers' offense highlighted.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Nets player grades after 125-121 loss to Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers
"Here are the player grades for the Brooklyn Nets following Saturday's 125-121 loss to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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